Senior Support Worker

We are recruiting 2 highly ambitious and qualified Senior Residential Youth Workers to join our client\’s successful and experienced staff team in a children’s residential care home.

Candidates should ideally have at least 6 months of experience in a similar setting and possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a qualification of similar or higher standing.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 18 who are in the care system for various reasons, with diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. We require individuals who have the confidence, understanding, patience, and skills to work effectively with young people and positively influence their lives.

This position involves providing guidance, interaction, and support to children and young adults within residential care, aiming to create a safe environment addressing their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

As part of a team, you will support children and young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping.

We seek positive role models who are flexible, reliable, and interactive, and who want to work within a specialist environment.

Please note that successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and participate in a paid five-day training program.

This is a permanent role with opportunities for future career development.

The role is based on a 38-hour week and includes sleep-in duties and occasional weekend shifts.

We welcome any questions. Please contact our permanent recruitment team at (phone number removed) for further information.

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